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'Deepfakes' and disinformation should fall under online hate law: advisory panel
OTTAWA - Disinformation, including "deepfake" videos and bots spreading deception, should come within the scope of a future online harms bill, say a panel of experts appointed by Heritage Minister Pab...
Jun 19, 2022
Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup final
DENVER (AP) - Looking like by far the better team against the defending champions, the Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday to take...
Jun 19, 2022
About 80 families evacuated north of Quebec City over risk of landslide
MONTREAL - More people have been asked to evacuate their homes due to the risk of a landslide in one of Saguenay's neighbourhoods, north of Quebec City. The city and its fire department ordered last n...
Jun 19, 2022
"World lost a good person:" Parents warn of global sextortion targeting teens
PILOT MOUND, Man. - Daniel Lints was kind and responsible with a witty sense of humour. The rural Manitoba teenager had a bright future and loving family. He played hockey and was a constant visitor t...
Jun 19, 2022
'Deepfakes' and disinformation should fall under online hate law: advisory panel
OTTAWA - Disinformation, including "deepfake" videos and bots spreading deception, should come within the scope of a future online harms bill, say a panel of experts appointed by Heritage Minister Pab...
Jun 19, 2022
With official targets unchanged, temporary immigration soars in Quebec
MONTREAL - While Quebec's official immigration targets have remained largely stable in recent years, the real number of newcomers in the province has surged due to an increasing reliance on temporary ...
Jun 19, 2022
McCarthy, Pebble Beach capture $1-million Pepsi North America Cup
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Todd McCarthy and Pebble Beach made it look easy Saturday night. The Australian driver took Pebble Beach to the lead at the halfway point, then they cruised to victory in the $1-...
Jun 18, 2022
Roughriders win 26-16, add to Elks' home misery
EDMONTON - Mitchell Picton's fourth quarter touchdown catch proved to be the difference Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders remained perfect on the season with a 26-16 victory over the Edmonton E...
Jun 18, 2022
Dodgers' Betts to injured list with cracked right rib
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dodgers star Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with a cracked right rib. Manager Dave Roberts announced Betts' diagnosis after Saturday's 7-1 victory over Cleveland. The 20...
Jun 18, 2022
Gilliland wins NASCAR Truck race on dirt at Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) - Todd Gilliland pulled away off a late restart to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race Saturday night on Knoxville Raceway's half-mile dirt oval. Racing for father Davi...
Jun 18, 2022